Edge of the Nest

Okay everyone, we are interrupting our regular programming to share some exciting news!! Erica and Cassie are combining forces yet again…We’re joining together along with our friend and mental health expert—Jordan Olsen—to bring a LIVE discussion about parenting from a heart-centered, evidence-based approach. This live professional discussion will guide its listeners onto a path of supporting emot...

Most people have never heard of the word “praxis,” and yet it permeates our everyday lives—for both children and adults. For many people, praxis skills come easily and naturally which is why we never really talk about it. However, for many other people—especially those with sensory processing difficulties—a breakdown in praxis can lead to challenges with: Social interactions and success with peers...

Despite their popularity, New Year’s Resolutions often end with little success. As humans, one of our core desires is to learn and grow to deepen our sense of self and meaning in life. But if so many of us are “failing” in achieving our goals, then it might be time to reimagine how we go about growth and change. What if January 1st is not the best time to take physical action but rather to go deep...

Let’s face it. We’re all human and we all have our “moments.” We break down. We rupture our relationships. We experience low bandwidth and react rather than respond. And it can get ugly! When these breakdowns happen, how we do move through them and learn from them? What do we do next? The answers… ACCEPT and ACKNOWLEDGE you are having a hard moment. Seek out COMMUNITY for being seen, felt, and und...

In this “Quick Thoughts” episode, Erica shares a vulnerable personal story. One that reveals how sometimes—despite our best intentions to proactively self-nourish—breakdowns happen, and the proverbial “cup” runs over.   Reflect with us as Erica unlocks wisdom through curiosity to explore questions such as: “How do I transform obstacles into learning opportunities?” “How do I grow even in my discom...

Dear human who wishes to feel healthy, happy, fulfilled, and alive… YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE.  Self-development and self-nourishment are things we do FOR ourselves, BUT that doesn’t mean we have to do it BY ourselves. As young children, we needed the guidance of caregivers to help us grow, learn, and survive. We may be all grown up now, but we never stop benefiting from a loving, caring gui...

At this time of year, the SQUIRRELS can be our TEACHERS! They’re busy gathering and preparing for winter. What if we did the same thing to help us THRIVE—not just survive—this holiday and winter season? Although the “fall harvest” almost exclusively refers to the gathering of food, we can also think of this time of year as an opportunity to collect other things that nourish us.  In this “Quick Tho...

Parenting with “compassionate command” leads to more independent and secure children AND more emotionally well parents. Maybe COMPASSION comes more easily for you while COMMAND is your partner’s comfort zone. How does the way you were parented impact where you fall on the “compassion-command spectrum” and WHY DOES IT MATTER? ***  In this episode, Erica and Cassie discuss what it means to drive the...

It’s pep talk time! And this isn’t just for the kids going back to school…it’s for the parents too (maybe even more so)! In this “back to school episode”, we will: Cover the science behind our stress response to transitions as a form of change Explore new ways of thinking about transitions as multi-faceted processes Explore how to set ourselves up for success through intention-setting and managing...

Let’s face it…human behavior can be confusing, exhausting, and downright frustrating at times. Whether we’re talking about young children or even adults, when someone behaves in a way that is unexpected, inconvenient, or uncomfortable, our natural reaction is to want to stop or “fix” it. However, if we react in this way, we might miss an important opportunity to understand that person on a deeper...

Do you know how POWERFUL curiosity really is?!?! We’re serious here. Curiosity has the power to CHANGE YOUR LIFE and help you step into the driver’s seat of your health and wellbeing. When we implement curiosity into our daily lives, we can: Influence how our genes are expressed Find solutions to our chronic ailments that conventional doctors have dismissed or have no answers for Remain calm and g...

To honor the summer solstice, we're offering a bonus episode so you can up-level your health journey this summer! Essential oils offer a plethora of opportunities to support our physical and emotional wellbeing. They can do everything from: - Keep you cool on a hot summer day - Help your baby with teething pain - Keep your teenager calm for an exam or "big game" - Reduce your allost...

This is PART TWO of a two-part series. If you haven’t heard PART ONE, check it out here:  https://www.edgeofthenestpodcast.com/1905380/10487085-e2-part-1-embodying-wholeness  In this episode, Erica and Cassie review the fundamental “pillars of wholeness:” Relationships Experiences Nutrition Allostatic load: the “rain barrel” State of our nervous system You’ll learn WHAT you can do when one or more...

**BONUS** Mother’s Day Episode! Parenting is the most important leadership role. It has a butterfly effect on the whole world. Mothers specifically are doing so much and doing the best they can. But we can always choose to grow. What if we could change the future of our society by looking within ourselves?  In this episode, Cassie and Erica talk about how self-judgement and perfectionism block our...

Life is a playground for us to experience with all its ebbs and flows. We were born for this—the easy and the uncomfortable. It’s what makes life worth living.  *** This is PART ONE of a two-part series. Erica and Cassie discuss the “pillars of wholeness” – the elements that—when in alignment—lead to a healthy body, a resilient mind, and an experience of ultimate fulfillment.  If any of these pill...

Are you ready to grow and get uncomfortable all while maintaining your sense of "home" and security? Find your growth edge with us here at the Edge of the Nest! In this premiere episode, Cassie and Erica share the WHY's behind the podcast and what it truly means to live life "on the edge" in the name of self-growth, optimal physical and emotional development of our childre...

An official holiday announcement introducing Edge of the Nest , a podcast dedicated to supporting both self-growth and the growth of others through compassionate, vulnerable attunement.   In this holiday teaser, you will meet the podcast hostesses, Cassie Wilcox and Erica Scheifflee.  Combined, they offer nearly 80 years of life experience and 35 years of professional experience unraveling the jou...